Emerging role of the bishopJillian cade

Early church

Bishops preserved the unity of local churches with the universal Church through gathering in episcopal synods. Espicsopal synods are a representative body of bishops assembled periodically by the pope to advise him on important church concerns.

Second Vatican council

The Second Vatican Council reassures the bishop’s role as teacher and pastor confirmed through the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Episcopal collegiality is when the pope shares the power of church with the people.

Archdiocese of Miami

Thomas Wenski did many good things as a bishop. One thing is he spearheaded a relief operation that delivered over 150,000 pounds of food to Caritas Cuba for distribution to people left homeless by hurricane Lily.

Peter baldacchino was not interested in becoming a priest at all. He didn't know what it was like to be Holy until he finally accepted God.